>>1135052Just stop kidding yourself that your post was anything but a retarded troll.
>Get into 95th percentile shape or better What does that mean? 95th percentile body fat? For your age and race, or for your nationality? 95th percentile javelin throwing? 95th percentile marathon times? You start off with an undefined standard like this, and it only gets worse.
>and then buy a bunch of field guides and start reading. So quantity over quality? Field guides are shit for actually learning about a topic, and you don't mention what KIND of topics he should be reading about, either.
>Don't go into the woods for the first time until you're aware of all of the flora and fauna All of it? For what practical purpose?
>and also understand topography What does it mean to "understand topography"? Do you mean like he could pass a test in a college geography class? Complete mastery to the point of being able to sketch a topographic map on his own? Or what?
>and orienteering. How would this help someone who will probably stay on trails 100% of the time? Not saying that it's not a useful skill, but it's not required, either.
>You should also be somewhat skilled in first aidDefine "somewhat." Which first aid skills should he master?
>and understand how to regulate your body's functions well such as staying warm and hydrated. I'm 31 years old and even I don't know what the fuck you're talking about here. Is there some sort of Oriental jiu jitsu that will allow me to speed up my heart rate while I'm sleeping so I can stay warm at night? Or limit my body's metabolism while I'm hiking so I use half as much water on a hot day? If you know these secrets, then please share them.
>Then you can begin to practice in the field and 6 months from now you'll be ready to professionally go on a week long camping trip off-trail.How will he know if he's mastered any of the required skills when none of them have been defined? And what the fuck is professional camping?
